Music

Eric Jackson had the opportunity to speak with pianist, Yoko Miwa about growing up in Japan, coming to the U.S. to study, her musical infuences and new CD, Pathways.

Vocalist Lauren Henderson returned to Boston to celebrate the release of her new CD Armame and perform at the Regatta Bar. Jazz 24/7's Tessil Collins spoke with Lauren about her busy schedule of international graduate school, touring and highlights of her personal life.

A jazz, classical and popular music Master, pianist Billy Childs is a incredible musician who talked with Eric Jackson prior to his show at Scullers Jazz Club.

"The Dean of Boston Jazz Radio"

The artist talks about her new album Acrylic, coming this summer, and plans to work with Pussy Riot again.

Nadya Tolokonnikova doesn't have time to make albums and cut record deals. She, and her politically-driven punk band Pussy Riot, are too busy making sure that we're all aware that stuff's messed up in the world.

Eva Hendricks and Dan Shure from Charly Bliss talk about "Turd", proceeding their performance at the Boston Calling Music Festival.

Kate Stables talks about touring and songwriting, proceeding after her performance at the 2018 Boston Calling Music Festival.

On a cold winter night in Somerville, MA, one of Ireland's most exciting bands, Dervish, played in front of an intimate, but lively sold-out crowd in the backroom of The Burren. "Red-Haired Mary" is from their album Midsummer's Night released in 1999.

At the 2010 show, Robbie O'Connell and Brian O'Donovan discuss the ritual, the song, and the fun that was wrought throughout.

The tradition of the Round Robin continues during this year's Christmas Celtic Sojourn.

Songs in this medley include: "Mrs. MacDougall's", "The Swallow's Tail", and many more.

The dreamy retro-rock sound of The Shacks, led by guitarist/songwriter Max Shrager and lead vocalist Shannon Wise, perform live at WGBH’s Fraser Performance studio.

Portland Oregon’s sister trio, Joseph, perform in front of a sold-out crowd at Brighton Music Hall. We caught up with Natalie, Meegan and Allison before the show where they talked about everything from the inspiration behind many of the songs on their 2016 release, I’m Alone, No You’re Not – to what it was like performing “White Flag” live on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

With selections from their new album,11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory –and a few classics – the band takes time between songs to discuss the stories behind the music, and answer a few questions from the audience.

The Boston-based country folk quintet perform the song off their new EP, St. Paul Sessions, live at Fraser.